GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is/was a common medium used to arouse mass support for nationalist causes?
A
newspaper
B
British Colleges
C
Facebook
D
radio
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During that time many nationalist journals were published to arouse the sentiments of the Indian public against the oppressive British rule in India. Many newspapers fostered the ideas of nationalism, patriotism, justice, liberty, equality etc in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many news papers in regional languages were also brought out. The press gave the message of patriotism and modern ideals of liberty, equality, home rule which spread amongst Indians. The press daily criticised the unjust policies of the British government which created awareness among the people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India by providing easy access to nationalist ideals and ideas of freedom and equality to the masses. Social reformers could now print their opinions in newspapers, which sparked off public debates.

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